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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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A DCS can be programmed with function blocks that are needed to execute specific tasks. Which of the answers below describes where the information to define these tasks comes from?
Of the answers below, which one is not an advantage of fiber optic cables?
Modbus to Ethernet/IP is the best example of which of the following converters?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to request the content of the slaves input register # 30009?
There are several common components of signal converters. Which one is best described as transforming the input signal to the required output signal?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the answers below best represents the number of databases commonly used in a DCS?
Alarm management is based upon the process conditions model. Which of the conditions in that model could be described as the conditions resulting in a cataclysmic loss or event?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to write the contents of a series of 10 coils to the slave device?
There are numerous function block modes which are permitted. Which of the modes below is best described as the mode the function block is currently in?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would allow various workstations to receive data from servers and controllers?
Which of the Hart access methods below can be best described as one that field devices must be instructed by a controller module to preform any action?
Which of the answers below best describes the OSI layers that a Foundation fieldbus H1is not compliant with?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the system where data is collected and organized?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a HART protocol?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a vibrations given off by a device?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "B"?
Which of the answers below is best described as the protocol that first made use of CIP?
The installation of a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the challenges below would be best defined as one that validates the hardware and software design complies with regulations?
Which of the error detection methods below best relates to the term "BCC"?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various networks. Which of the networks below connect servers that share control data over redundant networks?
With IPv4, you would use static address assignment over dynamic for this primary reason?
The numerous tasks that are accomplished at the same time in a DCS, is a result of the configured software programs that it has . Which of the software programs below will set up the user manager and data administrator when loaded?
There are several fields in an Ethernet message frame structure. Which of the answers represent the content of the FCS field in the Ethernet message frame?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a horn being sounded?
Baseband NRZ signalling is the standard for all physical connections with Ethernet. Which of the signalling methods below has the disadvantage of losing the clock signal when spaces are transmitted for an extended series?